Romney and Obama to moderator Candy Crowley: No folo-ups. Really

As you watch Tuesday’s debate, here’s all you need to know about how lame presidential political campaigns have become: Lawyers for BOTH the Romney and Obama campaigns have a SIGNED AGREEMENT that moderator/CNN anchor Candy Crowley shouldn’t ask any folo-up questions.

Really.

Apparently, she’s supposed to just hold the microphone for the undecided voters at Tuesday’s town hall debate and shut up. So why not get Vanna White for that gig? Or Jim Lehrer, since he can’t seem to handle actual moderating.

Who’s got Candy’s back on this one? No, it’s not just the usual suspects from the vast left wing media conspiracy. Ask Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren, who wrote on her blog:

That is bizarre that they are complaining. What are they both afraid of? A surprise question? a tough question? or worse, a follow up question that challenges them? That is exactly what the American people want in a debate and yes, Candy Crowley can do that. Both candidates need to be ready for anything and capable of answering anything.

Here’s the memorandum of understanding to the Committee on Presidential Debates that was unearthed by Time magazine’s Mark Halperin, co-author of the best-seller “Game Change.”

One thing to keep in mind: Candy did not sign the MOU nor does she intend to obey it. Bring the heat, Candy!